SON_iconThe Webmasters Mel & Lila Pedersen
A short profile

Our ancestors are from Flekkefjord, Norway.
We have studied Norwegian under Faythe Thureen
at the University of North Dakota.

For a few years now we've given ourselves to some serious study on our violins.
Every evening we enjoy playing our Hardanger fiddles & violins together.
Both of us played violin in our high school orchestra.

Mel earned a B.S. degree from the University of North Dakota.
Lila earned an M.A. degree from the University of Missouri.
We have three children & 6 grandchildren.
Two children have B.S. degrees from the U. of North Dakota.
One child has an M.S. from the U. of Washington.
Both Mel & Lila have worked with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
& elementary school basketball, but that was a long time ago..

 

Statement:

We are developing a website similar to the website of the SON headquarters, but specifically for our Gyda Varden Lodge. A website like that would help to integrate members & acquaint members with the many various lodge activities, and help to bring new young members who have access to computers and the new technologies that are necessary to our lodge and its growth.

We ask that the SOCIAL, SPORTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL DIRECTORS work with us to develop a well-rounded site that reflects the activities & interests of lodge members, interests that preserve and promote Norwegian culture & heritage.

There is a lot to consider, for instance, security, maintenance, & coherency with the desires of the other officers.

Please encourage the use & promotion of the site. There are various ways to do this. One way is to report the web activity to the lodge regularly at lodge meetings, and by announcing the board meetings ahead of time to the webmasters. A short discussion may be a regular part of the board meeting.

We believe a dynamic website will be useful to all members passionate about preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and culture, for information & integration, not just into the local lodge and its various offices, but into the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway.

Sincerely, Mel & Lila Pedersen